MōVI M10 User Manual
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1. Mavi A FREEFLY SYSTEMS INNOVATION G U I D E V FREEFLXY Freefly represents the intersection of art and technology Our team consists of industry leading specialists all focused on one task inventing solutions to allow unrestricted camera movement Freefly initially created the CineStar line of multi rotor camera platforms which allowed smooth stable and dynamic low altitude aerial imagery After years of research and development in camera stability Freefly has created the MoVI stabilized camera gimbal Our goal with the MOVI is to empower a new era of stabilized cinematography on a variety of platforms from handheld to helicopters and everything in between OON AU RWN pa MOV L COMPONENTS Pan Motor Pan Axis Roll Adjustment Point 2 Roll Motor Roll Axis Tilt Motor Tilt Axis Tilt Front to Back Adjustment Roll Adjustment Point 1 Tilt Vertical Adjustment CONTENTO Ol GETTING STARTED Batteries and Battery Charger Charging the Battery Installing the Battery Mounting the Camera OF BALANCING the MOVI Step 1 Tilt Axis Front to Back Balance Step 2 Tilt Axis Vertical Balance Step 3 Roll Balance Step 4 Pan Balance O3 CONVERTING MIO to MR Attaching Landing Gear Legs amp Octo Suspension Plate Bluetooth Pairing Freefly Configurator Connection O4 GUI TUNING Initial Tuning Majestic Tuning Pan Majestic Tuning Tilt Majestic Tuning GUI Parameter Defini2. EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF FREEFLY EXCEED THE INDIVIDUAL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ON WHICH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED Non Warranty Repair Product that no longer qualifies for Warranty Repair may be sent to an Authorized Freefly Service Center subject to an evaluation fee Freefly will provide a quotation for the repair of the Product The Customer is responsible for all costs associated with such refurbishment such as troubleshooting diagnosis repair test calibration storage and shipping costs The evaluation fee will be applied to the cost of the refurbishment if the cost of the refurbishment is greater than the evaluation fee Any repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for ninety 90 days after it is received by Buyer Only the components that were repaired or replaced will be eligible for the 90 day period Any parts replaced by Freefly during non warranty repair are the property of Freefly and will not be returned to Buyer Freefly may use refurbished parts for non warranty repair Law Governing These terms are governed by Washington State law without regard to conflict of law principles or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Freefly reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice For up to date warranty information visit www freeflysystems com V FREEFLY DV WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM
3. we recommend using the normal setting or a remote operator to control tilt V4 P02 GUI PARAMETER DEFINITIONS Tuning Menu This menu contains settings that control the stiffness of each axis or how much the motors are used for active stabilization The ideal amount depends on the camera weight and rigidity For guidelines refer to the Knowledge Base at www freeflysystems com Pan Stiffness Roll Stiffness Tilt Stiffness Controls how stiffly the corresponding Axis will try to hold the camera stable The higher you can run the setting without vibration or oscillation the better Majestic Config Menu This menu controls the behavior of the gimbal when in Majestic Mode Pan Smoothing This parameter adjusts how much smoothing is applied to the Pan Axis in Majestic Mode A lower value means the camera will follow the handles more actively but will make it more difficult to achieve very smooth pans A higher value will cause the camera to lag behind the handles more but will allow for very smooth motion when panning Pan Window This defines a range in degrees of handle pan movement that will be ignored See further explanation in Majestic Tuning section Tilt Mode Allows you to choose between Smooth Lock and Majestic Angle control See detailed description in the Majestic Tuning section Tilt Smoothing This parameter adjusts how much smoothing is applied to the Tilt Axis in Majestic Mode A lower va
4. The operator can vary the max tilt speed live and on the fly by adjusting this dial Setting the speed as low as possible will give the operator a finer control feel Pan Speed This dial will adjust the speed of the Pan Axis High action scenes may require faster speeds while some scenes require very subtle and delicate framing The operator can vary the max pan speed live and on the fly by adjusting this dial Setting the speed as low as possible will give the operator a finer control feel Pan Tilt Joystick This is the joystick that allows the operator to control the pan and tilt of the camera The stick is proportional meaning that the further the operator pushes it in a certain direction the faster the camera will pan tilt It is also important to note that the tilt control can be reversed in the radio software to accommodate the taste of the individual operator a5 P27 MODE SWITCH DUAL OPERATOR MAJESTIC KILL Dual Operator Mode This 3 position switch allows the remote operator to change control modes remotely The top position is Remote Operator Mode which allows the remote operator to have complete control over the gimbal In this mode the person holding the MoVI has no control over the camera s pan tilt One important point is that when completing a shot it is helpful if the remote operator switches to Majestic Mode so that the MOVI operator can move freely with the MoVI without tangling wires etc Witho
5. Unplug the battery from the balance port and charge lead The battery is ready for use in your MOVI M10 O1 P3 INSTALLING BATTERY in the MOVI The MoVI battery is custom designed to fit snugly in the MoVI battery compartment The battery is retained using a lightweight o ring and carbon latch mechanism Be careful when installing removing the battery to avoid damaging the battery lead and balance lead 1 O 3 SIC DSL Battery Specification Battery Type Lithium Polymer Capacity 2 6Ah Voltage 14 8v Max Continuous Discharge 3C 7 8A Max Burst Discharge 5C 13A Max Charge Voltage 4 2V per cell Minimum Discharge Voltage 3 0V per cell Dimensions 100mm L x 25mm W x 30mm H Weight 200g Charger Specification AC Input Voltage 100 240V 50 60HZ Output Power 20W Charging Current Selected by Switch 1A 2A 3A Current Drain for Balancing 200mA 4 LEDs for Balancing Indicator 1 LED for Charging Status a Ensure the MoVI power switch is set to off and plug the battery into the power input connector on the MOVI Note The battery and input connector are keyed Do not force the Ol P4 battery and input connector together MOUNTING the CAMERA The MOVI uses a custom lightweight adjustable camera rail to allow you to easily balance install and remove your camera package It is important that you fully build your camera package prior to installing it on the M10 Adding accessori
6. balance the camera front to back on the Tilt plate to balance tilt axis Axis When the proper front back tilt balance is achieved the camera will stay level if you remove your hands Please note that to confirm proper tilt front back balance the camera and Tilt Axis need to be level At this stage we have not balanced the camera vertically for the Tilt Axis so it is only possible to confirm tilt front back balance when the camera and tilt axis are level If the camera is sitting too low or too high with respect to the Tilt Axis it will mask the issue of front to back balance To adjust the balance loosen the single middle toggle clamp under the camera This will allow the camera and mount plate to slide forwards and backwards Be careful to ensure that the clamp is fully engaged and the camera is securely mounted to the adjustable camera plate as you complete step 1 o2 P 7 L Fx TSI 3 a Tighten the middle toggle clamp to lock the camera plate in position Note Please be sure the toggle clamp is adequately tight The toggle clamp holds the camera and camera rail onto the MOVI so it is important it is securely clamped Oe PS8 TILT AXIS VERTICAL BALANCE Now that we have successfully balanced the Tilt Axis front to back we need to adjust the Tilt Axis vertical balance To adjust the vertical balance there are 2 toggle clamps on the four small side tubes Adjust the camera position vertically until it is balanced
7. not be used for more than one week it is recommended that the battery is stored with a voltage of approximately 3 8V per cell Do not store the battery fully charged Store the battery at room temperature in a cool or shaded area ideally between 50 80 F 10 26 C e Batteries should be stored in a vented fire resistant container No more than two batteries should be placed in a container to avoid chain reactions Storage temperatures should not fall below 32 F 0 C or above 130 F 54 C Damaged batteries are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuation and care should be taken in their immediate disposal High temperatures may cause fire even with undamaged batteries NOTICE All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included LiPo batteries you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries If you are not prepared to accept complete liability for the purchase and or use of the batteries you are advised to return them in new and unused condition to the place of purchase immediately IMPORTANT NOTE If you are using the battery to power or charge an accessory used with the MOVI it is your responsibility to constantly monitor the battery s voltage through the use of a voltage checker If the accessory drains the battery below 3 0V per cell it will damage the battery and render the battery unusable Never attempt to charge a battery
8. or to prevent wires from being pulled out Remote Operator Config Menu This menu contains preferences for operation in Dual Operator mode Use these settings to adjust the feel of the pan and tilt joysticks Pan Joystick Smoothing Sets how much smoothing is applied to the Pan Joystick in Dual Operator mode Pan Joystick Expo Sets how much exponential is applied to the Pan Joystick in Dual Operator mode Higher exponential makes the Joystick less sensitive in the center and more sensitive at the edges Pan Joystick Window This defines a range of Pan Joystick movement that will be ignored at the center of the joystick travel Tilt Joystick Smoothing Sets how much smoothing is applied to the Tilt Joystick in Dual Operator mode Tilt Joystick Expo Sets how much exponential is applied to the Tilt Map Remote Tilt Radio channel corresponding to the Tilt joystick Joystick in Dual Operator mode Higher exponential makes the To reverse the behavior of the Tilt joystick use a negative number Joystick less sensitive in the center and more sensitive at the edges Map Remote Tilt Rate Radio channel corresponding to the Tilt Tilt Joystick Window This defines a range of Tilt Joystick movement Speed joystick or knob that will be ignored at the center of the joystick travel Map Remote Roll Trim Radio channel corresponding to the Roll Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Defines whether the Pan and Trim switch Tilt Rates are controll
9. reset due to voltage temperature or current protection A Motor Wire has come unplugged Gimbal initialized in improper orientation The camera must be correctly oriented during initialization Gimbal joints have been modified SOLUTION Plug in battery and ensure switch is on Replace battery Dispose of used battery properly Replace battery Charge the used battery using only the provided charger Allow 5 seconds without camera movement for Gimbal to initialize Use the Mode Switch on the Radio Controller to activate Dual Operator Mode Or turn off Radio Controller to return to Majestic mode Restart Gimbal by switching off then on Allow 5 seconds without camera movement for Gimbal to initialize Carefully check all wiring and connectors especially the IMU Puck wire Re seat any loose connections If a wire has come completely unplugged refer to the Wiring Diagram for the appropriate connection point Open the GUI On the Tuning page ensure that the axis Stiffness is not set to zero Restart the Gimbal by switching off then on Power off the Gimbal Reconnect the Motor Wire Refer to the Wiring Diagram for proper connections Restart Gimbal by switching off then on Ensure that the camera and Gimbal are in the desired orientation during initialization The Gimbal joints should never be disassembled except by qualified technicians SYMPTOM Pan Axis is offset by 90 or 180 in Majestic Mode Oscil
10. such that you can rotate the camera to any tilt angle and it will naturally stay wherever you leave it If you point the lens down and it wants to continue tilting adjust height of crossbar to forward on its own then it is top heavy and the camera needs to shift n achieve tilt vertical balance down vertically If you point the camera lens down and it wants to return to level then you know it is bottom heavy and the camera needs to shift upwards vertically Oo P9 a Identify which way the camera needs to be adjusted by tipping the camera lens down 20 degrees If the camera returns to horizontal then the Tilt Axis is bottom heavy If the camera continues to rotate down when released then Tilt Vertical Axis is top heavy a Slide the camera mount crossbar amp camera a Tighten the toggles Confirm good balance by moving the forward or backward until the camera remains camera to several tilt angles and confirming that it holds pointing straight up when released the given angle without user input Oe P1LO roll balance adjustment point 2 ROLL BALANCE roll balance With the Tilt Axis completely balanced we can move onto balancing adjustment point 1 the Roll Axis There are 2 potential places to balance the Roll Axis and it will depend on your particular camera package as to how you go about balancing The typical workflow is to install the camera on the adjustable camera plate and adjust Roll balance a
11. that has individual cell voltages below 3 0V CHARGING PROCESS WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Never charge or use a LiPo battery that shows any damage or disfigurement of any kind as this may be a sign of internal damage Any damage to the protective cover wiring or plugs is also reason to discontinue use e Never charge a battery unattended e Never connect more than one battery pack to the charger at a time e Never charge near moisture extreme temperatures flammable or combustible materials e Never charge the battery while installed on the MOVI or other equipment or while inside a vehicle e Never attempt to charge a battery that is damaged or has individual cell voltages below 3 0V e Always inspect batteries before charging e Always use a specific LiPo charger only Do not use a Nickel cadmium NiCd or Nickel metal hydride NiMh charger even though these chargers may appear similar to a LiPo charger Failure to do so may cause a fire which may result in personal injury and or property damage e Always let the battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging e Always monitor the temperature of the battery while charging If the battery becomes hot to the touch or begins to swell discontinue charging immediately Disconnect the battery from the charger and observe it is a safe place for at least 45 minutes e Always ensure that the proper cell count or voltage is selected on your charger for this batt
12. 1 C or if anything else abnormal occurs Disconnect the battery and observe in a safe area outside of any building or vehicle for at least 45 minutes as a damaged battery can experience a delayed chemical reaction that could possibly result in fire e Never disassemble modify puncture shock drop crash and or short circuit the battery Leakage smoke emission ignition explosion or fire can occur which may result in personal injury or property damage e DO NOT leave the battery and charger unattended during use e Never drop charger or batteries e Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries e Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shortened e Never allow minors to charge or use battery packs without adult supervision e Never allow batteries to come in contact with moisture at any time O1l P1 e Never charge or store batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 50 80 F 10 26 C leave in a hot environment inside an automobile in hot weather or leave in direct sunlight e Never place or carry batteries in your pockets or clothing e Always use Freefly approved LiPo batteries e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always connect the positive red lead and negative black lead terminals of the battery to the charger terminals correctly e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e If a battery will
13. Graphical User Interface Now that the camera package is installed and balanced we can move onto tuning the gimbal Each time the camera setup changes substantially the MoVI may need some GUI parameters adjusted The reason for this is that as you change the weight and balance of the camera and lens substantially the maximum Stiffness setting that each axis can achieve will change The primary parameter in the GUI that will need to be adjusted is the Stiffness value for each axis The Stiffness setting adjusts the degree to which the MOVI tries to correct for unwanted camera movement The Stiffness setting needs to be set as high as possible without creating unwanted oscillations O4 Pel When the Stiffness is set too high there will be high frequency buzzing or oscillations Once these oscillations are felt the Stiffness setting should be reduced until they stop It is helpful to reduce the Stiffness setting for each axis to a low value like 10 for initial setup STEP 1 TILT STIFFNESS Under the Tilt tab of the GUI you will find a menu item called Tilt Stiffness This parameter will determine how stiff the tilt axis will be in holding the camera still Slowly increase this setting until you feel an oscillation in the Tilt Axis then reduce the setting until the oscillation subsides It is important to check that the Stiffness setting you have set will not oscillate
14. amp that holds the vertical tube to the top horizontal tube is the only adjustment for Pan Axis balance By sliding this joint fore aft and rotating slightly left to right we can achieve proper Pan balance Oo P13 FORE AFT PAN BALANCE 2 Align the MoVI such that the camera lens is 3 Using the handles rotate the MoVI 5 10 degrees lined up with the long top handle bar and observe which way pan rotates 4 If the lens points to the low side it indicates that 5 If the back of the gimbal points to the low side 6 Loosen the 4x M3 screws on the pan knuckle just the MOVI is nose heavy and the Pan knuckle it indicates the MOVI is tail heavy and the pan enough to allow the knuckle to slide needs to slide backwards knuckle needs to slide forwards ZN WARNING only loosen the screws enough to allow the knuckle to slide If you loosen them all the way the clamp will detach M3 SCREWS I SZ 7 Slide the gimbal in the direction needed as 8 Tighten the 4x M3 screws just enough to hold 9 Confirm that the camera will not swing to the left indicated in Steps 4 and 5 pan knuckle while we balance for left right or right when you rotate the MoVI handles 5 10 in the next section degrees This indicates proper fore aft balance Oo Pl4 LEFT RIGHT PAN BALANCE LAO del iii a HW SA Vasa LL Geis gt IE Ai app ca 1 Mount the MOVI in the stand with the lens pointing forwards perpendicular to main
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16. cking on Bluetooth Icon at bottom right of the screen 2 Select the MOVI stabilizer device the name may have been customized or changed 3 Click on Enter the device s pairing code 4 Enter the password 1234 and click next 5 Bluetooth pairing process should start and then complete click close 6 The MoVI should now be successfully paired and available for use by the GUI Right click on the icon and select properties then click on services to find out the COM Port number in this case it is COM67 l pa Control Panel m Hardware amp Sound On Bluetooth Devices 1234 i Next Properties Close ala i Ey HI iol Add Wireless Device COM67 03 P19 The Freefly Configuration GUI Graphical User Interface is the tool that allows you to adjust the software parameters of the MOVI Changing these parameters will allow you to custom tailor the MoVI s behavior for particular shots as well as complete the initial setup required for the MoVI An important point to note is that you can change parameters in the GUI live with a tablet but the changes will not be saved unless you write the configuration changes This tells the MOVI to store the new settings and recall them upon power up GUI TUNING INITIAL TUNING File View Theme Help FREEFLY CONFIGURATION CHART HEADS UP DISPLA L ecg COMi17 Above Freefly MoVI Configuration
17. djustment point 1 side to side to achieve roll balance If you run out of room to adjust for roll balance on the camera platform you can also adjust Roll balance adjustment point 2 To adjust Roll balance adjustment point 27 you can loosen the 3x M4 screws that clamp the roll beam to the roll motor Please note that these screws only need to be loosened slightly for the roll beam to slide back and forth Once the M4 screws are loose slide the roll beam until the Roll Axis of the camera is roughly balanced Tighten the 3x M4 screws to lock the roll beam in place WEe_ PIL Z If you run out of room to adjust for balance then loosen the 3x M4 screws on the roll beam and slide the entire assembly to achieve balance Note The 3x M4 screws only need to be loosened enough to allow the roll beam to slide freely Caution do not over tighten screws 3 Confirm roll balance by moving Roll Axis to several locations and ensuring the axis will hold the given angle without user input Oo Pil a tip the gimbal to check pan axis balance iN slide pan knuckle to adjust pan balance PAN BALANCE Pan is perhaps the most difficult axis to visualize balancing The end goal is that the entire mass below the pan motor would be balanced on the central axis line of the pan motor The easiest way to check for Pan Axis balance is to slightly tilt the MOVI in the stand and see which way the Pan Axis swings The cl
18. e but follow the user s input from the handles These 2 things are somewhat contradictory The Majestic Mode tuning parameters in the GUI allow the user to configure the Majestic Mode to suit the particular shot from very slow and smooth to very fast and active PAN MAJESTIC TUNING Pan Majestic Smoothing This parameter adjusts how much smoothing is applied to the Pan Axis in Majestic Mode A lower value means the camera will follow the handles more actively but will make it more difficult to achieve very smooth pans A higher value will cause the camera to lag behind the handles more but will allow for very smooth and precise framing when panning This can be useful when using longer lenses or when subtle moves are needed A setting of around 5 usually provides a good starting point Pan Majestic Window Pan Majestic Window defines a range in degrees of handle movement which will be ignored In practice this means that you can move the handles less than the Pan Majestic Window and the camera will not pan Once you exceed the Pan Majestic Window threshold the camera will begin to pan A normal default setting of 10 is a good place to start In some circumstances where you will be moving the handles drastically you can increase the Pan Majestic Window to a much higher value An example would be when riding a horse or motorcycle with the MoVI The operator might be unable to keep the handles still but does not want the camera to pan each t
19. ed together Combined or separately Independent In Combined mode the Pan Rate control applies to Expert Menu This menu contains expert settings that normally do not both Pan and Tilt need to be adjusted Leave these settings at the factory default unless they are required for troubleshooting Remote Controller Config Menu This menu defines how the joysticks and buttons of the Dual Operator Remote Controller are mapped to Gyro Filter This setting adjusts the strength of the filter applied to gimbal movement Warning Misconfiguring the remote controller the Gimbal s gyro sensors If the Gimbal is experiencing oscillations mapping can result in undesired gimbal movement If you are using that cannot be corrected by adjusting Stiffness settings you can use the Freefly supplied Spektrum DX7s transmitter use the default the Gyro Filter to further tune the Gimbal and remove oscillations settings here As a general rule if the oscillations are fast and rough in nature buzzing try increasing the Gyro Filter If the oscillations are slow and smooth in nature rocking try decreasing the Gyro Filter Radio Type DSMX 2048 Map Remote Mode 6 Output Filter This setting adjusts the strength of the filter applied Map Remote Pan 2 to the Gimbal s motor outputs If the Gimbal is experiencing Map Remote Pan Rate 1 oscillations that cannot be corrected by adjusting Stiffness settings Map Remote Tilt 33 you can use the Output Filter to furt
20. ery Failure to properly set the cell count or voltage could result in fire or explosion of the battery e For optimal performance and extended life do not allow your battery voltage to drop below 3 4V It is recommended that you use a voltage checker to actively monitor battery voltage BATTERY DISPOSAL NOTICE LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal The following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery If the battery is undamaged but no longer useful 1 Discharge the battery to a maximum of 1 0V per cell using a safe discharge method 2 Leave the battery uncharged and retest the battery after 24 hours If the battery is over 1 0V per cell repeat the procedure until the battery is 1 0V per cell or less 3 Place electrical tape over each wire lead and tape the wire leads to opposite sides of the battery 4 Place battery in a sealed plastic bag and place plastic bag in a vented fire safe container 5 Use a fire safe container to deliver battery to a recycling center authorized for LiPo batteries Please note that not all battery recycling services include LiPo batteries If no LiPo recycling facility is available in your area contact your state or local HAZMAT agency for instructions If the battery is damaged 1 If the battery or wiring is damaged please contact your state or local HAZMAT facility for instructions Batte
21. es after balancing the M10 would necessitate re balancing so it is best to install all accessories follow focus motors receivers batteries etc prior to mounting a Attach the camera rail to your camera using the provided 20 screw Please note that there are the camera to the Mavi multiple attachment holes in the camera rail to choose from to cater to different camera layouts Z a Install the M3x8 screw in the front of the camera rail This will prevent the rail from inadvertently sliding off the back of the adjustable mount O1l P5S One of the most critical factors in achieving optimal performance from the MOVI is proper balancing The better the camera is balanced the less work the motors have to do to achieve a stable shot Accurate balance is highly critical in shots where the MOVI will be subjected to extreme movements or accelerations running horseback biking car mount helicopter etc There are 3 Axes we need to accurately balance prior to turning the MOVI on and setting up the software To reiterate the camera needs to be fully setup with all accessories prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal The addition of accessories follow focus motors receivers etc will cause the balance to shift so they need to be installed prior to beginning the balancing process BALANCING the MoVI TILT FRONT TO BACK BALANCE slide adjustable camera The goal with Step 1 is to
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23. handle cross tube 2 Using the handles rotate the MOVI 5 10 degrees so the lens is pointing up and observe which way pan rotates 3 If the MOVI rotates the lens to the left it indicates that the Pan Axis vertical tube needs to be rotated counter clockwise LA 5 Rotate the Pan Axis vertical tube in the direction indicated by Steps 3 and 4 4 If the MOVI rotates the lens to the right it indicates that the Pan Axis vertical tube needs to be rotated clockwise 6 Tighten the Pan knuckle and double check that the fore aft and left to right balance are still good It may take a few iterations to achieve perfect balance Take your time to achieve the best balance possible Time spent balancing will pay dividends in achieving very stable footage BEe PI1S Os CONVERTING MLO to MR Ey CONVERSION The MOVI M10 is designed to quickly transform to the Multirotor MR version The following steps will allow you to convert your M10 to MR and mount the gimbal to a CineStar multirotor O3 PI17 UU M3 SCREWS 3 Attach the Octo Suspension Plate using the provided M3x10 Socket Head Cap Screws 03 P18 BLUETOOTH PAIRING GUIDE AND CONNECTION TO FREEFLY CONFIGURATOR 1 Power the MOVI stabilizer and wait for it to boot correctly Under control panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Bluetooth Devices Click on Add Wireless Device This window may also be accessed by cli
24. her tune the Gimbal and remove Map Remote Tilt Rate 7 oscillations As a general rule if the oscillations are fast and rough Map Remote Roll Trim A in nature buzzing try increasing the Output Filter If the oscillations are slow and smooth in nature rocking try decreasing the Output Filter Radio Type Select the type of radio receiver you are using Supported receivers are Spektrum and JR Remote Receivers DSM2 1024 DSM2 2048 DSMX 1024 DSMX 2048 and Futaba Satellite Receivers SBUS Map Remote Mode Radio channel corresponding to the three position Mode Switch Map Remote Pan Radio channel corresponding to the Pan joystick Map Remote Pan Rate Radio channel corresponding to the Pan Speed joystick or knob O4 P24 Separating the tasks of moving the camera and framing the shot allow for unique and dynamic camera moves during high action scenes In order to effectively execute such shots it is imperative that the person holding the MOVI and the person operating the remote control are in sync and understand the other s intentions Often times it is helpful to have wireless communication between the MOVI operator and camera operator so that they can better coordinate moving and framing the camera REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Tilt Speed This dial will adjust the speed of the Tilt Axis High action scenes may require faster speeds while some scenes require very subtle and delicate framing
25. ime that he she moves Setting the Pan Majestic Window to 30 or 40 degrees would mean the operator could move the handles quite drastically without disturbing the shot The operator could still re frame the shot by exceeding the threshold Pan Majestic Span Pan Majestic Span alters the amount of rotation from the handles to achieve maximum panning speed A good default setting is 135 degrees Too low a setting will make the Majestic Pan feel too abrupt A higher setting like 180 degrees is useful for very subtle framing or long lens shots TILI MAJESTIC TUNING There are a few different Tilt Axis control modes which can be useful for different situations Smooth Lock In this mode the tilt angle can be manipulated by the operator The MOVI operator can manually point the camera at any tilt angle and the M VI will maintain that tilt angle setting This can be very useful for scenes where the tilt angle needs to remain constant even as the operator moves around Note If the remote control is turned on and set to Majestic Mode it is possible for the remote operator to control tilt while the MOVI operator controls pan Majestic Angle This mode works much the same as the standard Pan Majestic Mode works It allows the operator to tilt the handles of the MOVI to adjust the camera tilt angle One important point is that this can be difficult to do with large camera payloads For these situations if the operator becomes fatigued
26. in any orientation To confirm this point the camera up and down and make sure that the Tilt Axis is stable STEP 2 ROLL STIFFNESS Under the Roll tab of the GUI you will find a menu item called Roll Stiffness Slowly increase this setting until you feel an oscillation in the Roll Axis then reduce the setting until the oscillation subsides Pick the MoVI up and make sure that you can move the handles around in anormal fashion and that no oscillations are present as you move STEP 3 PAN STIFFNESS Under the Pan tab of the GUI you will find a menu item called Pan Stiffness Slowly increase this setting until you feel an oscillation in the Pan Axis then reduce the setting until the oscillation subsides Pick up the MoVI and hold it by the center single handle and ensure that no oscillations are present Holding by the single middle handle is the worst case scenario for Pan Stiffness setting This concludes the initial gain settings of the gimbal Now we can move on to setting Majestic Tuning parameters MAJESTIC TUNING Now that we have the 3 main Stiffness settings dialed in we can discuss the various ways that we can tune Majestic Mode Majestic Mode refers to the single operator mode on the MOVI where the MOVI operator can control the pan and tilt of the MoVI without the need for a 2nd operator The MOVI has a difficult task in Majestic Mode essentially we are asking the system to provide stable footag
27. lation on one more Gimbal axis Poor stabilization Bumps or jolts present in footage Horizon Roll Axis is not level No Control in Dual Operator Mode POSSIBLE CAUSE Handle has been attached in an incorrect orientation Stiffness setting is too high An Adjustment Clamp is not tightened Camera mounting is not stiff enough Filter settings are incorrect Note The Gyro and Output filters are advanced settings and should only be modified if other methods of reducing oscillation have failed The gimbal is not adequately balanced The Stiffness setting is too low Roll Trim not set Dual Operator Radio Controller is off or set to Kill or Majestic Mode Radio Controller Mapping is misconfigured SOLUTION If you have disassembled the handle for example to switch from handheld to multirotor use be sure to reassemble in the original orientation Reduce the Stiffness setting of the axis that is oscillating using the GUI Tuning page You can use the GUI Motors Chart to see which axis is oscillating if it isn t visible Check all Adjustment Clamps for adequate tightness They must all be locked down during operation If necessary adjust the clamp tension with a hex wrench The camera must be mounted rigidly to the tilt axis Use a wedge or spacer under the lens and or on the sides of the camera to stiffen the mounting if necessary If the oscillations are fast buzzing try increasing the Filter se
28. lue means the camera will follow the handles more actively but will make it more difficult to achieve very smooth pans A higher value will cause the camera to lag behind the handles more but will allow for very smooth motion when panning Tilt Window This defines a range in degrees of handle tilt movement that will be ignored See further explanation in Majestic Tuning section O4 Pe23 General Menu This menu contains general settings for gimbal behavior Gimbal Application Configures the gimbal for either Handheld or Airborne use In Handheld use the center position of the Dual Operator Mode Switch enables Pan Majestic operation In Airborne use the center position of the Dual Operator Mode Switch parks the Gimbal for takeoff and landing Roll Trim Allows you to input a roll trim to level the camera via the GUI This roll trim is applied whenever the gimbal is in Majestic Mode In Dual Operator mode roll trim is controlled by the Dual Operator Radio Controller Be sure to write the configuration to the MOVI if you want the roll trim to remain after re powering the system Max Tilt Angle Sets the maximum angle of the Tilt Axis when looking up Use to set soft stops to prevent the camera or lens from hitting the gimbal or to prevent wires from being pulled out Min Tilt Angle Sets the minimum angle of the Tilt Axis when looking down Use to set soft stops to prevent the camera or lens from hitting the gimbal
29. person of such revisions or changes In no event shall Freefly its employees or authorized agents be liable for any damages or losses direct or indirect arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document BOX CONTENTS Qty 1 MoVI M10 Handheld Stabilizer Oty 1 MOVI Top Handle Oty 1 Stand Oty 2 Freefly 14 8V 2 6Ah MOVI Batteries Oty 1 Freefly LiPo Charger with AC cord and Charge Lead Adapter Oty 1 M2 5 Hex Driver Oty 1 M3 Hex Driver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Qty 1 DX7s Transmitter Included with DX7s Transmitter Qty 1 2000MAh NiMh Transmitter Battery Pack Qty 1 SD Card Qty 1 12V DC Power Supply Qty 1 DX7s Neck Strap Qty 1 DX7s User Manual GETTING SIARIED Ey BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER WARNING You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using your batteries Failure to exercise caution while using Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries and comply with the following warnings could result in battery malfunction electrical issues excessive heat fire or injury and property damage GENERAL GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using your battery Stop using or charging the battery immediately if the battery becomes or appears damaged starts to balloon or swell leaks becomes deformed or gives off an odor exceeds a temperature of 160 F 7
30. ries must be rendered safe before being transported or recycled 2 DO NOT transport or ship batteries which have more than 1 0V per cell charged OR that show signs of damage without following the instructions given by the HAZMAT agency Ol P e NY GETTING STARTED UN CHARGING the BATTERY 1 Insert the AC power cord into the charger 2 Insert the AC power cord into the wall socket All LEDs will light for 1 second and the charge status LED will flash green which indicates the charger is ready to charge 3 Select LiPo on the battery type switch 4 Select the 3A charging current on the charge current switch when charging the included batteries 5 Connect battery main charge lead to the charge lead input in the front of the charger Make sure the red plug is plugged into the red charge socket and the black plug is plugged into the black charge socket 6 Connect the Freefly 4s 2 6Ah battery to the charge lead Always connect the positive red lead and negative black lead terminals to the corresponding colored terminals on the charger 7 Connect the battery balance lead to the 4S balance socket on the side of the charger The charger will automatically start charging 8 The charge status LED and the cell status LED will light constant red The cell 1 4 LED s will glow continuously indicating a 4 cell battery pack 9 When the battery is fully charged the charge status LED will glow constant green 10
31. the original purchaser by Freefly for a period of one 1 year parts and labor The Standard Warranty does not apply to batteries The Standard Warranty covers parts and labor charges for Product that has been returned pre paid shipment to an Authorized Service Center Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Freefly Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims All warranty returns shall be done in accordance with Freefly s warranty Return Merchandise Authorization RMA policy which can be found on our website Any repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted as set forth in this section for a period the greater of i the balance of the applicable warranty period relating to such Product or ii ninety 90 days after it is received by Buyer Only the components that were repaired or replaced will be eligible for the 90 day period as set forth above The Standard Warranty effective date is the date of ex works from Redmond Washington Exclusive Battery Warranty Freefly warrants that batteries purchased or included with the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by Buyer Battery product warranty is limited to original defects in material and workmanship Due to the nature and use of these batteries there is no term warranty Misuse abuse incorrect charging failure to comply with applicable battery warnings and guidelines and other inappropriate use o
32. tions 05 REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Features Mode Switch Dual Operator Majestic Kill 06 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Causes and Solutions NOTICE Allinstructions warranties and other documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Freefly Systems Inc Freefly For up to date product literature visit www freeflysystems com DISCLAIMER This is a sophisticated cinema product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This User Guide contains instructions for safety and operation It is essential to read the entire User Guide and follow all instructions and warnings in the manual prior to setup or use in order to operate the MOVI correctly and avoid damage or injury Freefly has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this User Guide which is provided solely for the user s knowledge While thought to be accurate the information in this document is provided strictly as is and Freefly will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user s interpretation of the language used in this User Guide that is different from that intended by Freefly Freefly reserves the right to revise this User Guide and make changes from time to time without obligation to notify any
33. ttings under GUI Expert Settings If they are slow rocking try decreasing the Filter settings Check the camera balance in various positions Repeat balancing steps as described in the user manual Increase the Stiffness settings of each axis in the GUI Tuning page If you can identify which axis is poorly stabilized start with that axis Stiffness Higher Stiffness will achieve better stabilization The tuning process is described in the user manual Adjust the Roll Trim setting to achieve a level horizon In Majestic Mode this is adjustable in the GUI In Dual Operator mode this is adjustable using the Roll Trim switch on the Dual Operator Radio Controller Turn on Radio Controller and set Mode Switch to Dual Operator DUAL Mode If you are using the stock Radio Controller Spektrum DX7s ensure that the Radio Mapping settings in the GUI are as shown If you are using another Radio Controller refer to the User Manual for guidance on Radio Mapping WARRANTY Freefly warrants product purchased Product will be of good quality and workmanship and free from material defects Upon the expiration of the time periods below all liabilities of Freefly will terminate In no event shall Freefly be liable for consequential damages Freefly may use refurbished parts for repairs or replacements Certain products may be subject to a separate software license agreement Standard Warranty A Standard Warranty is granted to
34. ut switching to Majestic Mode the MoVI will hold its heading regardless of what the MOVI operator does which can make it difficult to reset the shot Majestic Mode This refers to the mode which allows the MOVI operator to control both pan and tilt axis or just one of them For some shots it is helpful for the MOVI operator to be able to control framing as a single operator Some shots are best executed with the MoVI operator controlling pan but with the camera operator controlling tilt Kill Off This switch position kills power to the MOVI This is helpful in some cases for setup initialization or if a wire becomes tangled In case of any problem or malfunction the remote operator should immediately activate the kill switch OS Pee ole TROUBLESHOOTING Ey SYMPTOM Gimbal will not power up No battery indicator No stabilization battery indicator shows one rapid flashing LED No stabilization battery indicator shows charge remaining ANa No stabilization battery indicator shows three flashing LEDs No stabilization on one axis Gimbal attempts to stabilize camera to an improper orientation O06 P3L POSSIBLE CAUSE Battery unplugged or switch off Battery damaged or over discharged Battery discharged Gimbal initializing Dual Operator Radio Controller in Kill Mode Gimbal initialization failed A wire has come unplugged Axis Stiffness is set to O A Motor Drive has been
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